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The roof of the Taq-i-Kisra; Analysis

Posted on 10/06/2008 by dougaj4

Following the previous post, I have compared the stresses in the Taq-i-Kisra assuming either a catenary or parabolic profile. I have also compared constant depth sections with sections increasing in depth towards the supports. The arch span was taken as … Continue reading →

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